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December 17, 2024

Supporting image for story: We have to raise £10 million a year to keep Severn Hospice afloat - here's how we do it

We have to raise £10 million a year to keep Severn Hospice afloat - here's how we do it

December 16, 2024

Your Letters: December 16

Supporting image for story: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer - why I am devolving more powers to Richard Parker, mayor for the West Midlands

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer - why I am devolving more powers to Richard Parker, mayor for the West Midlands

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on cousin marriage, a crackdown on shoplifters and cheaper houses Oop North

Peter Rhodes on cousin marriage, a crackdown on shoplifters and cheaper houses Oop North

Supporting image for story: We're more than a 'nice to have', says Severn Hospice chief

We're more than a 'nice to have', says Severn Hospice chief

December 14, 2024

Your Letters: December 14

Your Letters: December 13

Supporting image for story: 'I met Alex Westwood - this week's verdict was stark reminder to us all'

'I met Alex Westwood - this week's verdict was stark reminder to us all'

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: How to solve the housing crisis, and At Home With the Assads

Mark Andrews: How to solve the housing crisis, and At Home With the Assads

Supporting image for story: 'Get it in quick so they blame the Tories' - Toby Neal on the Prime Minister's plans for pensioners this winter

'Get it in quick so they blame the Tories' - Toby Neal on the Prime Minister's plans for pensioners this winter

December 13, 2024

After years of economic woes, this is the last thing we need

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on manic monarchs, second-hand gifts and the unkind cries of “Send 'em back!”

Peter Rhodes on manic monarchs, second-hand gifts and the unkind cries of “Send 'em back!”

December 12, 2024

Your Letters: December 12

Post Office scandal trials must not be rushed

Medical unions need a healthy dose of reality

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a surprise war, a worrying Bill and the light you don't want to see after the storm

Peter Rhodes on a surprise war, a worrying Bill and the light you don't want to see after the storm

December 11, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a dictator's career, the race for growth and some curious casting in a spy flick

Peter Rhodes on a dictator's career, the race for growth and some curious casting in a spy flick

Supporting image for story: Money Matters: Save money on your Christmas food shop

Money Matters: Save money on your Christmas food shop

Your Letters: December 11

Your Letters: December 10

Action needed to tackle menace of drivers using phones

December 10, 2024

Supporting image for story: Power cables in Radnorshire should be buried as in the Cotswolds, says MP

Power cables in Radnorshire should be buried as in the Cotswolds, says MP

Supporting image for story: Talking Point with Vicky Turrell

Talking Point with Vicky Turrell

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on grey houses, puzzling cupboards and the dangers of applauding an advancing army

Peter Rhodes on grey houses, puzzling cupboards and the dangers of applauding an advancing army

Civil service needs a shake-up. Where have we heard that before?

Story of officer blinded in line of duty shames us all

December 9, 2024

Your Letters: December 9

Your Letters: December 7

Your Letters: December 6

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on our small army, hangover-free beer and US dollars in UK politics

Peter Rhodes on our small army, hangover-free beer and US dollars in UK politics

Banks's adverts 'tek yer back a bit'

Failing to fund chemist's shops could prove false economy

Supporting image for story: Shropshire MPs Column - the latest from the county's representatives in Westminster

Shropshire MPs Column - the latest from the county's representatives in Westminster

December 7, 2024

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: Students in the battlefield, the Turner Prize, and why things are looking Shaky for the PM

Mark Andrews: Students in the battlefield, the Turner Prize, and why things are looking Shaky for the PM

Supporting image for story: 'Tis the season to update your Christmas songs - Toby Neal's 2024 take on traditional tunes

'Tis the season to update your Christmas songs - Toby Neal's 2024 take on traditional tunes

Supporting image for story: Mark Andrews: The Rover's Return wouldn't stand a chance in today's bland, corporate climate

Mark Andrews: The Rover's Return wouldn't stand a chance in today's bland, corporate climate

December 6, 2024

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on healthy eating, Mr Speaker's plaque and ructions over another plaque

Peter Rhodes on healthy eating, Mr Speaker's plaque and ructions over another plaque

Schools' chief highlights a worrying trend

Bracing ourselves for a winter 'quad-demic'

December 5, 2024

Your Letters: December 5

Supporting image for story: Money Matters: How to protect yourself against scams and fraud

Money Matters: How to protect yourself against scams and fraud

Supporting image for story: Listen to Noddy, and save our Banks's

Listen to Noddy, and save our Banks's

Are wheels coming off rail nationalisation?

Supporting image for story: Talking Telford: Trapped by nostalgia and liberated by nature

Talking Telford: Trapped by nostalgia and liberated by nature

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on a sub-standard snack, a horrible history and all you need to know about “trillion”

Peter Rhodes on a sub-standard snack, a horrible history and all you need to know about “trillion”

December 4, 2024

Supporting image for story: Your Letters: December 4

Your Letters: December 4

Supporting image for story: Something to give us cheer at Christmas

Something to give us cheer at Christmas

Supporting image for story: Daunting task of Covid corruption officer

Daunting task of Covid corruption officer

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on American dates, the afterlife and the perils of political downfall

Peter Rhodes on American dates, the afterlife and the perils of political downfall

December 3, 2024

Supporting image for story: Talking Point with Vicky Turrell

Talking Point with Vicky Turrell

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